Chiefs UDFA spotlight: Oregon State safety Devin Chappell

Oregon State safety Devin Chappell is one of the standouts from the large group of undrafted free agents picked up by the Kansas City Chiefs.

Chappell stands out for two reasons: his numbers in college, and his hard-hitting style seen in his game tape.

Checking out Chappell’s stats below, you can see that he forced eight fumbles in his two year career, with seven of those coming from one season. That’s insane. The reason why Chappell is able to knock so many balls loose is because of his reputation as a big (and clean) hitter.

It’s also worth noting that Chappell spent time at Western Oregon before transferring to Oregon State. He played cornerback at WOU for two seasons.

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Fit with the Kansas City Chiefs

The fact that Chappell played cornerback for two seasons means he boasts versatility at the defensive back position, which gives him an edge as a UDFA. Chappell’s hard-hitting style could also earn him a spot on special teams if he impresses in training camp.

He’ll have to compete in order to make it, as Kansas City is stacked at the safety position. The odds are stacked against him.

However, if he performs well this summer, Chappell could earn a spot as a fifth safety or even make a transition to join the Chiefs’ young crop of CBs. He prides himself on being able to make the switch to different positions, so I wouldn’t rule it out.